Mothers honored at Mare Island tea event

Mike Jory ? Times-Herald
Host Myrna Hayes, standing left, gives a brief history of the Mare Island Heritage Preserve's annual Mother's Day Cream Tea at the Rowser Rose Garden. This was the 5th year the tea has been presented, and welcomed about 50 guests.

The family said they usually have brunch at home on Mother's Day, but wanted to try something different this year.

A mother and daughter also experienced the tea event for the first time Sunday.

Brook Sinclair took her mother, Lani, on a surprise trip to the preserve.

"I had no idea. All she told me was to wear comfortable shoes because we'll be walking," Lani Sinclair said.

The younger Sinclair said Mother's Day is for her to show appreciation for her mother.

"My mom is a good example of redefining what it means to be a woman in society," she said.

Lani Sinclair was working full time with a doctorate degree, in addition to being a mother.

"I think (the day) means more when you're grown and you have your own kids," she said.

However, many agreed that though Mother's Day honors the role of moms, they should be celebrateContact staff writer Irma Widjojo at (707) 553-6835 or iwidjojo@timesheraldonline.com. Follow her on Twitter @IrmaVTH.